PR & Communications Executive

About the Role

Mercom India Pvt. Ltd is a public relations firm with offices in Bangalore and Delhi, and is a subsidiary of US-based Mercom Capital Group, llc. Mercom Capital Group, llc, is a global communications and consulting firm focused exclusively on clean energy and financial communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide PR support for Mercom India and its parent company, Mercom Capital Group.
• Support the day-to-day activities of the Europe and U.S.-based client account team.
• Develop regular client reports, including media coverage reports and quarterly client activity reports.
• Create and maintain master conference and award lists.
• Research, create, and maintain media lists.
• Coordinate with media and pitch research requests between the U.S. account team and the research team.
• Coordinate in-house design activity between the U.S. client account team and graphic designers.
• Monitor media, analysts, and selected social media accounts to report coverage that affects the client's business and deliver regular reports to management.
• Develop and monitor research on various businesses and industries that affect clients – must comprehend different industries and technologies quickly.
• Assist with event management for Mercom trade shows.
• Effectively manage media and analyst inquiries and coordinate responses with the account team.
• Develop press releases and media pitches for Mercom.
• Develop marketing content for Mercom products and services.
• Develop content for email campaigns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Energy experience a plus.
• PR agency experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Public Relations strategy development, Media Relations, and Campaign Management.
• Strong Writing, Copy Editing, and Proofreading skills.
• Skills in Pitching Stories, Managing Press Releases, and Event Coordination.
• Proficiency in using PR tools and monitoring media coverage metrics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships with clients and media.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site environment in Bengaluru.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Prior experience in the clean energy or renewable industry is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail.